Engineering Technician

East Central Energy is hiring an Engineering Technician in Braham, MN, to support electrical distribution and fiber line projects. Responsibilities include data analysis, maintaining engineering files, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a values-driven culture. The position is full-time, onsite, with no hybrid option available. Applicants should have a technical degree or relevant experience and strong communication skills.
Join Our Team as an Engineering Technician and Help Shape the Future of Energy!

Do you have a passion for engineering, data analysis, and electrical systems? East Central Energy (ECE) is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our Engineering Department with planning, designing, and field reviewing of overhead and underground electrical distribution and fiber lines. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!
Why You'll Love Working at ECE
• Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we foster innovation, accountability, and empowered decision-making to help you succeed.
• Competitive Pay: Starting wage range of $32.35 - $36.39 hourly, based on your relevant education and experience.
• Outstanding Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical with employer contributions to an HSA, dental, vision, STD, LTD and more—including tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.
• Future-Ready: Build your financial security with a 401(k)-plan featuring up to a 10% employer contribution.
• Rest and Renewal: Recharge with 22 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays.
• Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve.

A Day in the Life
• Support Engineering Operations: Assist in the creation and upkeep of electrical and fiber models, records, inspections, and databases. Maintain the organization of engineering files and shared folders. Create process documents for engineering tasks and projects.
• Analyze and Report Data : Manipulate datasets and create reports for analysis of electrical and fiber system performance. Interpret advanced metering infrastructure meter data, create dashboards, and generate fiber make-ready reports using multiple data sources.
• Field and Office Collaboration: Assist with transformer and fuse sizing, DER interconnection applications, and system studies. Support work order inspections and ensure compliance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and ECE, and other standards.

Additional Details
• Schedule : Onsite, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Braham, MN Operations South building.
• Hybrid Option : This position does not offer a hybrid work arrangement.
• Equal Opportunity Employer : ECE embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring.

Apply by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, to start your journey with East Central Energy!
• Education & Experience: Two-year technical degree or at least 2 years of electrical theory and power design experience, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Credentials: Valid Minnesota Driver’s Class D License required.
• Skills: Very strong communication and organization skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, data analysis, mathematical computations, and understanding of electrical and fiber construction. Knowledge of NESC, National Electrical Codes (NEC) and RUS design standards is preferred.